| Our mission | To preserve the site and its collections; to present the life and artistic achievements of Daniel Chester French, one of the foremost artists of the American Renaissance; and to foster public appreciation and interest in sculpture, and in the philosophies and benefits of historic preservation. |
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Chesterwood
| How you help | Chesterwood always benefits from the support and assistance of volunteers! We have day-to-day volunteer opportunities during our season from May until October for which we request at least 3 hours a week. We provide training and special volunteer perks! |
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| About us | Chesterwood is the country home, studio and gardens of America's acclaimed sculptor of public monuments, Daniel Chester French (1850-1931).Owned and operated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Chesterwood presents the life and achievements of Daniel Chester French and fosters public appreciation for sculpture and historic preservation. |
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In the studio of Daniel Chester French #sculptor #Stockbridge #Massachusetts @ChesterwoodNTHP
Explore three different outdoor sculptures and the way in which they activate the landscape and bring new perspectives to the #TrustSites where they are located.
@ChesterwoodNTHP @BrucemoreSite @GaylordBldg
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For nearly 50 years, sculptor John Van Alstine’s restless inquisitiveness generated a monumental body of work to explore questions in art and life.
Through 10/25 @ChesterwoodNTHP will host Tipping the Balance: Contemporary Sculpture: http://ow.ly/6N3X50FTEo1
#TrustSites
4ForArt Gallery opens at @ChesterwoodNTHP .
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Fantastic review by @FuseEight of @lboothsweeney's new book Monument Maker! This book is all about Daniel Chester French's quest to becoming the sculptor of the #LincolnMemorial. It will be available for purchase at Chesterwood's museum shop soon! https://bit.ly/2mEmlIA
